It was a family affair when a Wallsend school held its annual Remembrance Day service. Staff and pupils at St Aidan’s Catholic Primary were joined by Year 6 parents for a Celebration of the Word for Remembrance Day, which included readings and prayers, as well as a two-minute silence.
The moving tribute yesterday was led by the school’s Year 6 Faith in Action Group.
“We observed the two-minute silence and remembered those who had died in wars and gave service to their country,” said Year 6 Teacher Maria Nicholson. “We chose to share the Word from John 13 34-35, where we are taught to love one another.
“We then lit candles and prayed for forgiveness, peace, and healing, and made a commitment to live responsibly and serve faithfully.”
The commemorative activities also continued beyond the service and into the classrooms at the school, which is part of the Bishop Bewick Catholic Education Trust.
“Each class took away ‘The Poppy Prayer’ for their classroom prayer table,” added Mrs Nicholson.